The Third Angel. "If any man worship the beast and his image, ... the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God." Rev. 14:9, 10.
1. What indicates that the messages of the judgment-hour and the fall of Babylon are two parts of a threefold message?
“And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice.” Rev. 14:9, first clause.
2. What apostasy from the worship of God is named in this message?
“If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand.” Same verse, last part.
3. What is to be the fate of those who, instead of worshiping God, engage in this false worship?
“The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of His indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: and the smoke of their torment ascendeth up forever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.” Verses 10, 11. See Isa. 33:13-17; 34:1-10; 1 Cor. 3:13; Heb. 12:29.
4. How are those described who heed this warning?
“Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.” Verse 12.
5. What description is given of the beast against whose worship this closing warning message is given?